New Factories to Rise on Central Railroad Lot
C M Wheatley and Co plan three buildings to house a variety works an iron foundry and a machine shop on the three acre Central rail road lot between Leek and Jackson streets. Forty thousand dollars will fund building and new machinery with existing machinery moved. Contracts for the new machinery are let and work starts at once with completion aimed by May first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Wheatley
Central Railroad
Leek
Jackson Streets
C. M. Wheatley & Co
Georgia
Speer and Parker
Wheatley
Co. M. Wheatley
Sheriff Bass Defends Record Amid Rumors of Inactivity
During the November adjourned term, grand jurors heard claims Sheriff Pat Bass arrested just fourteen of indictments. Bass-ordered statement says since then sixty five arrests were made on grand jury indictments. eighty indictments returned, with most unarrested due to lack of jurisdiction or fugitive behavior. Also reports a local cure story for Dr King’s New Discovery. Ex governor Bullock rumored to join the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Superior Court
Pat Bass
Ross
Bille
Parker
Uniforms for Americus Light Infantry Chosen and Awarded
A local committee selected and awarded the uniform contract for the Americus Light Infantry. The design features dark blue cloth with light blue facings, gilt braid, and blue velvet ground initials. Pettibone Manufacturing won after a redraw, with bids at 24.50 and praise for the committee’s energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Light Infantry
W. L. Mardre
M.C. Lilley Co
Columbus
Ohio
Col
A. M. Haywood
Pettibone Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
M. C. ‘Lilley Co
Pettibone Co
Pettibone Company
A. M. Haygood
Brunnwick
The
Knights of Pythias
Harry L. Collom
M.C. Lilleyny
National Building Loan Association Promotes Local Agency
A Sumter County agency for the Atlanta National Building and Loan Association promotes its services. It claims to offer the cheapest and most reliable options for loans on city and country property. Prospective builders are urged to visit the Produce Exchange for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Atlanta National Building and Loan Association
Ae Produce Exchange
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Bremsteller
Americus, GA
America
Huy
CAED
Americus
Sorroanditn
Posineas
J. B. Felder
Jackson Street
Americus, Georgia
E.J. Miller
Sercoisso
Miller & McCall
Jackbon
Ats GA
P.b.williams
Cotton
Americas
Hnugaee
Saleamen
H. Williams
Grocer
Qatrow Avenue
C.M. Wheatley & CO
Bass
Falally
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
Shelby, N
Total Bose
DEE Soldridge
Savannah News
Bullock
Lye
Long
Southern Company
Thornton Wheatley
Grove
D. F. Davenport
Savannah, Americus & Montgomery Railway
Bieb No
McRae
West Ound
J.H. Freeman
Cordele
Aeris
Otten
Country Store
Americus Publishing Company
New Revonoss
Mall
J. E. Hall
Forsyth Street
W. Cor
Public
National Building
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